Mike Slavney, Town Planner

Mike Slavney, AICP, of Vandewalle & Associates has represented the Town of Merrimac since zoning was created in the early 1990's.  Not only has Slavney helped with our development plan since its inception, he has worked to assist the Town in following the the plan ever since.  Slavney is recognized as one of the best in the nation after being named Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).  The designation is referred to as FAICP.

Election to Fellow in AICP is one of the highest honors that the AICP bestows upon a member. This honor is a recognition of the achievements of the planner as an individual, elevating the Fellow before the public and the profession as a model planner who has made significant contributions to planning and society. Fellowship is granted to planners who have been members of AICP and have achieved excellence in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, public/community service, and leadership. Those chosen become members of the College of Fellows.*

Slavney is only the second FAICP from Wisconsin.  The first was Jerry Kaufman, professor emeritus of the UW Urban and Regional Planning Department. 

* Source:  American Institute of Certified Planners

Photo:  Vandewalle & Associates